Ten-Ingredient Salad for Winter: 8 Most Delicious Recipes

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Many of us fondly remember the 'Ten-Ingredient Salad' from childhood. It got its name because all ingredients are taken in quantities of ten – making it very easy. And you can prepare the 'Ten-Ingredient Salad' in many different ways. Catch the best recipes!

1. Ten-Ingredient Eggplant Salad for Winter

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A classic version: just vegetables and nothing else.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 10 cloves of garlic, 5 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil.

Preparation: Slice the eggplants into rounds, mix them with salt and sugar, and place them in a large pot with oil. Add the onions, sliced into half-rings, then a layer of bell peppers, sliced into strips, followed by peeled tomatoes, cut into wedges.

Bring everything to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for half an hour. Stir the salad several times during this period. Add garlic and vinegar, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal the salad in sterilized jars.

2. Ten-Ingredient Salad with Carrots for Winter

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Another versatile recipe for lovers of seasonal vegetables.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 carrots, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 10 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 250 ml vegetable oil, 2 bay leaves, 2 clove buds, 10 black peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin.

Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables. Pour oil into a pot and add onions and garlic. Mix sugar and salt, and sprinkle over the onions. Continue to sprinkle this mixture over each new layer. Place carrots over the onions, then bell peppers. Over the bell peppers, add bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns. Next, add eggplants, and on top of them, tomatoes. Pour 1 cup of water into the pot, bring to a boil, and simmer the salad for 45-60 minutes over low heat. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add the vinegar. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.

3. Ten-Ingredient Zucchini Salad for Winter

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You don't even need to peel the zucchini, especially young ones.

You will need: 10 zucchini, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 10 cloves of garlic, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil, spices.

Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables. Mix salt, sugar, and any spices to taste. Sprinkle this mixture over the layers as you add the vegetables.

Pour oil into a large pot and layer: onions, bell peppers, zucchini, garlic, and tomatoes. Add 100-150 ml of water, bring to a boil, and simmer the salad for 40 minutes. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, pour in the vinegar. Seal the 'Ten-Ingredient Salad' in sterilized jars for winter.

4. Ten-Ingredient Salad without Onions for Winter

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An alternative salad recipe for those who don't like onions in preserves.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 carrots, 10 tomatoes, 10 bell peppers, 1 head of garlic, 100 g sugar, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp salt, 120 g vegetable oil.

Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, and slice the garlic. Mix eggplants with salt and sugar. In a pot with oil, layer carrots, eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes. Bring everything to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Add garlic and vinegar, gently stir, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal the salad in sterilized jars.

5. Ten-Ingredient Salad with Tomato Juice for Winter

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A convenient option if you don't have tomatoes on hand.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 2 cups tomato juice, 10 cloves of garlic, 5 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp peppercorns, spices.

Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables. In a pot with oil, add onions, garlic, eggplants, and bell peppers. Mix tomato juice, sugar, salt, and all spices. Pour this mixture over the vegetables, bring to a boil, simmer for 20-30 minutes over medium heat, and pour in the vinegar. Simmer for another 5 minutes and seal the salad in sterilized jars.

6. Ten-Ingredient Salad with Hot Pepper for Winter

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A more piquant and spicy variation of the classic 'Ten-Ingredient Salad'.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 10 cloves of garlic, 2-3 hot red peppers, 100 ml vinegar, 100 g sugar, 2 tsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil.

Preparation: Slice eggplants into rounds, bell peppers into strips, onions into feathers, and peeled tomatoes into wedges. Slice garlic and add it to the onions. Mince and mix hot pepper with bell pepper.

Pour vegetable oil into a large pot and layer onions, sprinkle with salt and sugar, add eggplants and sprinkle again. Next, add peppers, sprinkle again with salt and sugar, and add tomatoes. Simmer everything together for 30-40 minutes over low heat after boiling, and 5 minutes before the end of cooking, pour in the vinegar. Seal the finished 'Ten-Ingredient Salad' in sterilized jars for winter.

7. Diced Ten-Ingredient Salad for Winter

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Will appeal to those who prefer smaller cuts in salads.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 100 ml vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp each of salt and sugar.

Preparation: Peel tomatoes and eggplants. Dice all vegetables, add oil, salt, sugar, and vinegar, and mix. Bring to a boil, simmer the preparation for 20-30 minutes over low heat, and seal in sterilized jars.

8. Ten-Ingredient Salad without Vinegar for Winter

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Citric acid is responsible for preserving this preparation throughout the winter.

You will need: 10 eggplants, 10 bell peppers, 10 onions, 10 tomatoes, 3 tbsp sugar, 200 ml vegetable oil, 10 cloves of garlic, 4 bay leaves, 2 hot red peppers, 2 tbsp salt, 20 g citric acid.

Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium pieces, pour in oil, mix, and simmer everything together for 20 minutes. Add sugar, salt, garlic, hot pepper, bay leaf, and spices to taste. Add citric acid, mix, simmer the salad for another 5-7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.